Valentine’s Day Dos and Don’ts

Valentine’s Day Dos and Don’ts

Depending on your point of view, Valentine’s Day is either the most romantic day of the year or yet another Hallmark holiday. Whether you’re on team V-Day or believe February 15 can’t come soon enough, read on to learn how to avoid some of the biggest Cupid-inspired blunders.

DO buy sexy lingerie.

Remember: Whether you’re single or coupled up, some of the cutest undergarments arrive in stores just before Valentine’s Day, so treat yourself to something pretty.

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DON’T expect your man to heart February 14 as much as you do.

Even the most sentimental male sweetheart isn’t going to ooh and ahh over every red-and-white stuffed animal/heart/candy in his tracks.

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DO embrace the day with your best girlfriends.

A night with the girls is always guaranteed fun. Just ask the ladies of Sex and the City, and while you’re at it, go ahead and rent the movie, too.

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DON’T get hung up on the date.

It’s OK to celebrate the big day sometime other than February 14. Choose another day during the week Valentine’s Day falls; reservations will be easier to get, and prices will be cheaper.

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DON’T contact your ex.

Resist the urge to call, e-mail, G-chat, Facebook, instant-message or text your ex. Trust us, no good can come of this. And if he contacts you? Well, that’s why your phone has caller ID and an ignore button. If you happen to run into him, be prepared by reading the Dos and Don’ts of Seeing Your Ex.

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DO suggest an alternative to roses.

Haven’t you heard? We’re in a recession. Instead of overdone and overpriced roses, tell your man how much you love Gerber daisies or how pretty you think a bouquet of baby’s breath can be.

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DO get your rentals in order early.

If you do decide to have a chick-flick marathon or opt to stay home with your sweetie for a romantic evening that doesn’t break the bank, remember to hit Blockbuster early in the week if your heart is set on seeing the likes of Love Actually, Serendipity or Gone With the Wind.